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200

This composer won multiple Oscars for writing the score for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Who is Howard Shore?

200

In the 1978 Ralph Bakshi adaptation, this member of the Fellowship of the Ring is not depicted wearing pants.

Who is Aragorn?

200

This capital city was the location for shots including Rivendell and Bree.

What is Wellington?

200

Did you know all of the Jackson films were theatrically released during this month?

What is December?

200

"When in doubt, follow your nose"

Who is Gandalf?

400

Before lending her vocals to "Into the West", singer Annie Lennox found critical and commercial success with this British rock duo, created in 1980.

What is Eurythmics?

400

In the 1977 Rankin/Bass adaptation of the Hobbit, this was the second song the dwarves sang.

What is "Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold"?

400

This iconic set is located in Matamata?

What is Hobbiton?

400

Did you know this New Zeland special effects company was responsible for producing props, costume, sets, and armor for the Jackson Trilogy?

What is Wētā Workshop?

400

It's just the usual; summary of out-of-pocket expenses, time required, remuneration, funeral arrangements, so forth.

Who is Balin?

400

British artist Ed Sheeran sang this folk ballad for the Hobbit Trilogy.

What is "I See Fire"?

400

This actor provided the voice of Legolas in the Bakshi film.

Who is Anthony Daniels?

400

This set was built on Mount Sunday.

What is Edoras?

400

Did you know that Liam Neeson turned down this role in Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy?

What is the role of  Boromir?

400

"I hope only to be taken prisoner as quickly as possible!"

Who is Bilbo?

800

This song from the 1977 Rankin/Bass Hobbit was later parodied by South Park.

What is "The Greatest Adventure"?

800

To achieve a more relalistic style, Ralph Baksi used this animation technique in his Lord of the Rings film.

What is Rotoscoping?

800

This mountain's primary world counterpart is Mount Ngauruhoe.

What is Mount Doom?

800

Did you know the only member of the cast to meet J.R.R. Tolkien.

Who is Christopher Lee?

800

"I don't know why, but somehow it makes me sad."

Who is Frodo?

1000

Most of the score of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy was recorded at this location in Hertfordshire.

What is Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum)?

1000

The Rankin/Bass Hobbit was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation but lost to this film.

What is Star Wars: A New Hope

1000

Stone Street Studios is located in this Wellington Suburb.

What is Miramar?

1000

Did you know how many of his equine co-stars Viggo Mortenson bought from the production?

What is 3?

1000

It's only water now.

Who is Sam?